US Bridges

Route 27 (ramp A) over I395

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.20FR27/00.10TO Arl.Rg. · Structure no. 000000000000143

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 27 (ramp A) over I395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 27 (ramp A) over I395 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,908 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,242 by 2045. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 27 (ramp A)
CrossesI395
Location00.20FR27/00.10TO Arl.Rg.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86198, -77.06972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,908 (2022)
Projected traffic3,242 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 27 (ramp A) over I395 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 27 (ramp A) over I395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 27 (ramp A) over I395 carry?

About 2,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 27 (ramp A) over I395?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 27 (ramp A) over I395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.